Fenner (ACT)
Fenner is a federal electoral division in ACT covering 238.0 km², currently held by Andrew Leigh (ALP). It is the 68th smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 39th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $13.2m across 81 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Fenner boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 238.0 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 158,267 |
| Population density | 664.96/km² |
| Median age | 34 |
| Median personal income | $1,145/week |
| Median household income | $2,357/week |
| Median family income | $2,689/week |
| Median rent | $450/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,006/month |
| Average household size | 2.7 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.9 |
How Fenner compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 238.0 km², the 68th smallest of 150 divisions with data; 23% below the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 158,267, the 39th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 6% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 665.0/km², the 70th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 27% above the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $1,145/week, the 8th highest of 149 divisions with data; 47% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $450/week, the 19th highest of 149 divisions with data; 20% above the median of $375/week.
Where Fenner is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Federal electorates with the highest median income · Federal electorates with the highest median rent. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 105,428 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.01% (+0.5 swing) |
| Informal vote | 2.62% (-0.08 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Andrew Leigh (ALP) 72.08% (margin 22.1pts) (+6.39 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 72.08% (margin 22.1pts) (+6.39 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Leigh ★ | Australian Labor Party | 50,819 | 53.8% | +5.49pts |
| Bola Olatunbosun | Liberal | 20,723 | 21.94% | -5.9pts |
| Dani Hunterford | Australian Greens | 15,492 | 16.4% | -0.35pts |
| Elizabeth Kikkert | Family First | 7,426 | 7.86% | +7.86pts |
Grants received
Grant awards published on GrantConnect, 1 Jul 2026 to 6 Nov 2026 (Political Gadgets' collection began with July 2026 publications). Source: GrantConnect, via Political Gadgets' grants page for Fenner.
| Total value | $13,197,990 (81 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $6,786,502 (47 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $6,411,488 (34 awards) |
Each award is placed by its delivery postcode, or by the recipient's registered postcode when no delivery postcode is given. Many of the second kind are local organisations whose delivery location simply wasn't recorded, but they also include national organisations headquartered here, which is why city-centre seats can show large totals for money that is actually spent elsewhere.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Awards | Value |
|---|---|---|
| EWATER LTD | 1 | $4,901,600 |
| Capital Health Network Ltd | 2 | $3,246,321 |
| AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND WELFARE | 1 | $1,549,729 |
| City and Environment Directorate | 1 | $1,500,000 |
| Chabad ACT Limited | 1 | $660,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA588989 | EWATER LTD | Environment & Water SOTEM Special Account 2020 | Delivered here | $4,901,600 |
| GA572665 | Capital Health Network Ltd | SPC Primary Care FDSV Pilot | Recipient based here | $2,779,195 |
| GA589725 | AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND WELFARE | Safety and Wellbeing | Recipient based here | $1,549,729 |
| GA579601 | City and Environment Directorate | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $1,500,000 |
| GA579823 | Chabad ACT Limited | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $660,000 |
See every grant award in Fenner →
Member
| Member | Andrew Leigh (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury |
Voting attendance
91.4% (2,757 of 3,017 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $674,794 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $26,039 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $289,706 |
| Office Administration | $324,065 |
| Other Car Costs | $3,599 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $21,642 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $1,072 |
| Travel Allowance | $5,597 |
| Telecommunications | $3,074 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Assistant Minister (9 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | ACT (3 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban (98 electorates) |
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Geometry: AEC federal electoral boundaries (2025). Demographics: ABS Data API (Census 2021, CED 2021 boundaries). Election results: AEC 2025 tally room. Expenses: IPEA via indexpenses. Grants: GrantConnect via grants. Attendance & positions: Political Gadgets' own Australian Parliament division-record data. See the popup for licensing and caveats.